Hayley Mills Reveals the Role Walt Disney Wouldn't Let Her Take: 'It Was a Wonderful Part'
By Angela Andaloro
Published on April 21, 2026.
Hayley Mills, known for her roles in Pollyanna and The Parent Trap, has revealed that Walt Disney wouldn't let her take a part in her early Disney films. She appeared on the podcast with Gyles Brandreth and sister Juliet Mills, and recalled meeting with Disney in London with her family. She revealed that she received a Pekingese puppy from Vivien Leigh, originally given to Leigh by Laurence Olivier, who was in love with Joan Plowright. Despite fitting into the Disney fold as she grew up, Hayley admitted that her teenage self-control became difficult due to puberty. She also shared her memories of Disney's generosity and positivity in his films.
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